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MAAF WWII flight suit for review

Article about: Just pulled this out of the attic of a house we are renovating. Does it appear to be a WWII original? Significance of he ribbons on the shoulders?

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    Just pulled this out of the attic of a house we are renovating. Does it appear to be a WWII original? Significance of the ribbons on the shoulders?
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    MAAF WWII flight suit for review  
    Last edited by nbushyager; 02-04-2023 at 10:05 PM.

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    Anyone have any starting points on this suit for me to start researching?

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    I believe MAAF stands for Mediterranean Allied Air forces Command which was in service from late 1943 until the end of the War. Here's some history on it I found: CONTENTdm

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    Looks like this was made into a costume of some sort. The red, white and blue ribbons on the shoulders and the stars on the cuffs were added for more of a costume design. Can't comment on the era or age of the flight suit/coveralls but the 1st Army Air Force and MAAF (Mediterranean Allied Air Force) insignia are both WW2 vintage.

    It would appear that it is trying to be a 1950s L-1A Blue flight suit but military issue it is not.

    Smitty

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    Thank you very much Smitty. It appeared to be a fantasy piece to me as well.

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    You're welcome..

    Best regards

    Smitty

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